School-based Transition Readiness Services for Adolescents with Disabilities. Issue 2 (3rd April 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Pierce, Doris; Spence, Amy; Sakemiller, Lisa; Roberts, Celeste
• Is Part Of: Journal of occupational therapy, schools, & early intervention. Volume 14:Issue 2(2021)
• Page Start: 207
• Page End: 224
• Publication Date: 2021-04-03
• Subjects: evidence-based practice -- independent living -- self efficacy -- self-determination -- transition -- work; Occupational therapy for children -- United States -- Periodicals; Occupational therapy for children -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- United States -- Periodicals; Children with disabilities -- Education -- Periodicals; Periodicals; 615.85150830973
• DOI: 10.1080/19411243.2020.1835601
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1941-1243

Abstract

ABSTRACT: This study of occupational therapy services to students with disabilities, 14 to 16 years of age, demonstrated effectiveness (Pierce, Spence, Sakemiller, & Roberts, 2020 ). The intervention approach was developed by 14 school-based occupational therapy personnel from 10 Midwestern school districts and described using grounded theory. Forty-two students participated, receiving transition assessments and one hour per week of service over two academic years. Interventions emphasized peer-group projects, prevocational exploration, self-determination, and life skills. Additional themes were the unique skills required to serve adolescents, assessment accuracy, managing therapy time, inter-professional collaborations, and pioneering new practices.